Paul Whelan's Return Home After Russian Captivity

Paul Whelan speaks to reporters after arriving in Texas following years in Russian captivity, expressing disbelief until flying over England.

Release of Former Marine and WSJ Reporter from Russian Detention

Former Marine Paul Whelan and WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, among others, were freed from Russian detention in a prisoner swap and welcomed back to the U.S. by President Biden and Vice President Harris.

Historic Prisoner Swap Involving Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Others

A historic prisoner swap involving the release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and others was the result of extensive negotiations with Russia and key American allies, with Germany playing a crucial role. Reported by NBC News' Peter Alexander.

Release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in Prisoner Swap

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan are freed in a prisoner swap involving the United States, Russia, and other countries after being wrongfully detained in Russia. The Wall Street Journal celebrates their return after 16 months of efforts to secure their release.

Prisoner Swap Involving Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich proposed to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin after being released in a prisoner swap. President Biden called the swap a feat of diplomacy.

Prisoner Swap Involving U.S. Citizens in Russia

Three U.S. citizens and one legal permanent resident are being released from Russia in a massive prisoner swap involving at least 16 political prisoners. Among those freed are American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. President Biden emphasized the importance of having trustworthy allies in the world.

Simone Biles and Suni Lee in individual all-around finals, Journalist and Paul Whelan in U.S. custody

Simone Biles and Suni Lee compete in individual all-around finals. Journalist Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in U.S. custody after historic prisoner swap with Russia.

Release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan from Russian Jail

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva have been released from jail in Russia as part of a major inmate swap involving around 20 to 30 prisoners. The U.S. denies the espionage charges against Gershkovich and Whelan.

Russia's Imprisonment of Americans

Russia is releasing former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner exchange that also secured freedom for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after being wrongfully detained for more than five years. Whelan had been jailed in Russia since his December 2018 arrest on disputed espionage-related charges. Gershkovich, accused of espionage, has been detained since March 2023. The U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal denied the charges against Gershkovich as absurd.

Prisoner Swap Involving Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and U.S. veteran Paul Whelan are being freed in a prisoner swap after being wrongfully detained in Russia on spying charges. Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in prison for 'gathering secret information' in a sham trial. The swap involves political prisoners and journalists between the United States and Germany.

Yuri Malev Sentenced for 'Rehabilitating Nazism' in Russia

Yuri Malev, a man with dual U.S.-Russian nationality, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in Russia for 'rehabilitating Nazism'. Malev insulted the memory of World War II and the Russian military valor symbol. Several Americans and dual citizens are imprisoned in Russia, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.